Prevention work

The main of our prevention work is to work with children and young people. Through interactive workshops we explore the choices and behaviours that build a healthy relationship, helping children understand what domestic abuse is and how it may affect them.

Another part of the work is raising awareness through training sessions amongst professionals or those working with children and families such as school staff, social work and other agencies.

We also work within the community to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Drop-in sessions and attending community groups are just a few ways this is done.

All training provided is free and further details of the different formats of workshops and programmes can be found by clicking on the headings below.

If you are interested in any sessions being delivered to your workplace, organisation or group or if you would just like more information about our Prevention Work, please email info@dundeewomensaid.co.uk or (01382) 220803. We are currently operating a waiting list for training sessions.

Workshops for Children and Young People

Interactive sessions for school children on the topic of domestic abuse

Delivered in an age appropriate way and gentle enough to not cause any upset

The sessions cover certain areas of the curriculum in line with the RSHP (Relationship, Sexual Health and Parenthood) Framework

Usually this would be delivered in schools during the school day

Since August 2016, the Prevention Workshops have been extremely successful and have been delivered to over 500 pupils in more than ten schools throughout Dundee.

Some feedback from CYP taking part:

"...I enjoyed it because I learned more about unhealthy and healthy stuff..."

"It made me feel safe"

"I learned stuff I didn't know before eg domestic abuse"

"...I enjoyed listening and working with my group... Thank you"

"Now I know who to talk to if I'm worried"

"It was fun and it has made me feel like I can tell people about my feelings"

Some of the feedback from class teachers:

"A very worthwhile series of workshops. The children learned in an engaging and cooperative way... we all know so much more now..."

"...Listening to an expert. Using child-friendly language to describe domestic abuse... the children have learned so much..."

"...Very beneficial workshops, thank you..."

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Training for Professionals

Providing free training on domestic abuse

Raising awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse within the community and its impact on CYP

Some of the feedback from professionals:

"Thanks for a very interesting session"

"Excellent. All of the training was useful"

"The statistics help to realise the impact on family life"

"...very powerful... gave a real sense of how domestic abuse may be impacting of our school community..."